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Gods & Myths of Ancient Egypt by Lucia Gahlin (Paperback, 2014)

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This is an illustrated guide to the mythology, religion and culture. It is a scholarly yet accessible celebration of ancient Egypt for every reader: pyramids, magic, rituals, mummies, pharaohs, dreams and oracles. It examines the role myths and religion in the development of one of the most studied periods of history. It describes the elaborate preparations for the afterlife, including burial rituals, symbolic funerary offerings and ceremonies for the dead. It features over 370 photographs, maps, diagrams and facsimiles bring ancient Egypt's rich past to life. Egypt's cultural heritage is vast, and the story of this ancient civilization has captured our imagination. This fully illustrated book provides a treasure chest of found objects, archaeological sites, hieroglyphic inscriptions and beautiful tomb art from ancient Egypt. It introduces the gods and goddesses of Egypt, describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. Quotations from books, hymns, prayers and hieroglyphic paintings give an authentic picture of culture and society, and maps, chronologies and artworks supplement the photographs in this masterly history.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Anness Publishing
ISBN-13
9781780193328
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208985537

Product Key Features

Author
Lucia Gahlin
Publication Name
Gods & Myths of Ancient Egypt
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Mythology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Lucia Gahlin
Topic
Religious History
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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